Happenings at NHFPL

Get Caught Reading with the New Haven Free Public Library!

Calling all readers and Summer Learning participants! Join the Get Caught Reading Challenge to share your progress! This year’s all ages Summer Learning Challenge is now underway. We invite you to share your book joy and reading progress with us. You can contribute in several ways: On Social Media Now through August, post what you’re … Continued

Celebrate National Library Week with a Special Documentary Screening

Join us in celebrating National Library Week with a thought-provoking documentary that highlights the vital role of public libraries in our communities. Free for All: Inside the Public Library explores the rich history of libraries, from the early “Free Library Movement” led by pioneering women to today’s dedicated librarians who uphold the mission of free … Continued

Celebrating Notable Women from New Haven

March is a time to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions of women throughout history. This Women’s History Month we would like to highlight a few of the remarkable women who have been important to our City’s history. Sarah Boone was born into slavery in North Carolina in 1832. Eventually she married a free black … Continued

Don’t Miss Mardi Gras 2025!

by the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation Mardi Gras is almost here – have you got your tickets!? Join us for a night of fun, food, and drinks—all while supporting your public library, a cornerstone of a strong civil society and a thriving democracy. Honor Local Heroes Each year at Mardi Gras, the New … Continued

It’s News Literacy Week! Celebrate with a New Resource from NHFPL

At the New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL), we believe that informed communities are strong communities. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate National News Literacy Week by introducing our brand-new Information Literacy page! In today’s fast-paced digital world, misinformation spreads quickly. It can be challenging to tell the difference between reliable news, misleading content, and … Continued

Celebrate Black Arts and Culture this February!

This February, the New Haven Free Public Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month with the theme Arts and Culture. Join us as we honor the achievements, creativity, and ongoing impact of Black artists on the humanities through history and today. We’re hosting events for all ages across our five locations, including engaging book … Continued